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Fifteen children have died from complications of the flu so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted, as it officially declared the illness an epidemic. Dr. Roshini Raj joined Shepard Smith Reporting to explain why the flu may be especially deadly to children this...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
My sun spots are out of control. Are those fading creams safe?
The reason the creams are controversial is that some of them contain hydroquinone. Though it’s the gold standard for nixing sun spots, hydroquinone was banned in some countries after animal studies suggested...

Ditch those pie-in-the-sky New Year’s resolutions you make every year. With these doctor- and nutritionist-approved goals, you can be healthier and happier in the new year.
Go to Sleep a Bit Earlier
If vowing to get eight hours of sleep every night is totally unrealistic, tell yourself...

Ping! Check email. Ping. Check email again. Ping. Check. Ping. Check. Ping. Check.
If you’re like most people who sit in front of a computer all day, this probably sounds like you: When you’re not currently replying to an email, you’re looking to see if you...

Dr. Roshini Raj and Dr. Marty Makary join TODAY to discuss the latest health headlines, including a report that found that non-invasive prenatal tests can have up to a 50 percent false-positive rate.
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By Dr. Roshini Raj
Ever since I started my new job, I’ve been suffering from headaches and rashes. Could I be allergic to my office?
It’s possible, especially if your symptoms happen only at work. In fact, doctors have a term for this phenomenon—occupational allergies. This is more...

The flu season is here and there is troubling news. The CDC says the flu vaccine millions of Americas are getting may not be as effective as last year's flu shot.
ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser told INSIDE EDITION, “The CDC...

By Dr. Roshini Raj
I noticed my hands have been shaky lately. Is something wrong?
Most likely, no. Everyone has a slight unsteadiness in the hands, which is called physiologic tremor. These normal vibrations can sometimes worsen, however, if you‘re downing too much coffee or are extra stressed (blame adrenaline)....